Fine Arts B.F.A. with an Art Education Emphasis, Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
ART 10103
ART 14203
ENGLISH 11303
POLISCI 12303
SPEECH 2010 or 10603
TEACHING 12302
World Language General Education Course1 
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
ART 15203
ENGLISH 12303
PSYCHLGY 11303
HISTORY 20203
Math General Education Course23
TEACHING 21703
Prepare and pass SoE Level I Portfolio at Pre-Professional Days 
 18
Total Credits: 18
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
ART 14103
ART 17403
ART 21403
ART 24403
TEACHING 21303
HHP 10001
Admission into School of Education 
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
ART 22103
ART 23103
ART 24103
TEACHING 33203
BIOLOGY 1150 or 13505
Pass Art Program Sophomore Review 
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
ART 25103
ART 33103
TEACHING 30703
HHP 1XXX (Physical Activity)1
ENGLISH 13303
 13
Total Credits: 13
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
ART 29203
ART 3340 or 35303
ART 42303
ART 45303
TEACHING 34403
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
ART 25203
ART 22203
ART 35303
AETM 20203
TEACHING 37303
Attend Student Teaching meeting. Make note of deadlines. 
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
ETHNSTDY 10303
ART 49603
ART Studio Electives6
ART XXXX Any Advanced Art History Course3
Take Praxis II Art Content Exam (If major G.P.A. is below 3.0) 
Submit pre-student teaching requirements 
 15
Total Credits: 15
Fifth Year
First SemesterCredits
ART Studio Elective3
TEACHING 42102
Elective3
 8
Total Credits: 8
Fifth Year
Second SemesterCredits
TEACHING 4660 or 476012
 12
Total Credits: 12
1

If needed.

2

MATH 1830 or MATH 1720 are recommended.